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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 208.12 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 208.12 and 112.08 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 208.12 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/208.12 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 208.12 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 23,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326.09/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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